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FIRST STEAMSHIP DETROIT RIVER— 1818 



DETROIT TODAY 



By Tracefer 

JAN 8 1920 



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Published by Detroit Convention & Tourists Bureau 
'» 821 Ford Building 

Officers and Directors 
Charles H. Clements, President A. F. Wolfschlager 
John J. Barium, 1st I'-Pres. 
Harry C. Walker. 2nJ V-Pres. 
Otto Kern 
Harry C. Walker 
John F. Keys 



L. G. Lewis 

Robert Oakman 

A. A. Grinnell 

Frank W. Harriman 

E. L. Dixon, Representative 



J LeL Barrett St rttary a i i I nasunr 







DETROIT IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE GREAT LAKES DISTRICT 
575 Feet Above the Level of the Sea 




DETROIT 200 YEARS AGO 



Brief Historical Sketch of Detroit 

DETROIT was founded by Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac in July, 
1701, and the twenty-one decades of its history have been filled 
with interest, romance and achievement. After the site was chosen, a 
palisade enclosure was erected and called the Fort Pontchartrain, after 
the minister of Louis IV. 

In 1669 Louis Joliet passed down the Detroit River. Later two Sulpician 
priests, De Galinee and Francois DoUier De Casson wintered on the shore of 
Lake Erie, and in the following spring paddled their canoe up the lake. 

Long before the settlements in New England, trappers and missionaries were 
making their way through the forests of Central Canada, penetrating the wilder- 
nesses and crossing over west of the Great Lakes into the land that is now Michigan. 

Visions of a route to China and the Indies, as well as missionary interest in- 
spired these explorers and adventurers, and no hardship was great enough to 
thwart their purpose. 

The name DETROIT is from the French "d'etroit," meaning the strait, and 
was so called because of its situation on the narrow strait now known as Detroit 
River connecting Lake St. Clair with Lake Erie. 

Detroit is one of the few American cities that has been under three flags, two 
of them twice. The French ruled until 1760, when the English became masters 
until 1796, General Wayne conquering this region for the New Republic. In 1813 
the English again assumed control, but Commodore Perry's victory gave the 
entire territory to the United States. In 1805 Michigan was formed into a 

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ETROIT is now the fourth city 
in population in the United 
States, having over a million 
inhabitants. Its rapid growth 
is accredited to its ideal geo- 
graphical location in the heart 
of the Great Lakes d i s t r i c t, 
the beau t y of its environs 
dynamic industrial activity. 



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You Are Welcome In Detroit 

Detroit has long been known for the hospitality of its 
citizens and you are always welcome. Detroit is famed 
for its renowned beauty and its commercial and industrial 
accomplishment. This book is designed to give only the 
merest suggestion in word and picture of its enchantment 
for the Tourist and Convention Visitor, as well as the ex- 
cellent opportunities it offers to the investor seeking a 
business location — or an ideal citv in which to live. 



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CHILDREN CANOE IN SAFETY 

World's Fame 

The name and fame of 
Detroit has spread throughout 
the world, not only because of 
its contributions of men, 
money, aeroplanes, automo- 
biles, trucks, chemicals and 
endless commodities to the 
success of the Great War, but 
also because of its participa- 
tion in the requirements of 
peaceful pursuits. 

The magic name of Detroit 
with its recognized attractive 
features and beauties, pro- 
vides a constant stream of 
tourists and visitors during 
the twelve months of the year, 
but particularh'] during the 
summer. 



Beautiful and Dijnamic Detroit 



An Interesting City 

Detroit, today, is recognized as one of the 
interesting cities of North America to visit, 
and no delegation from foreign governments 
would tliink of visiting the United States with- 
out making Detroit the principal city on their 
tour. 

The Detroit River 

Regardless of the fact that this majestic 
river, with its great width and depth, carries 
the tremendous volume of water from the 
Northern Great Lakes to Lake Erie, boat 
riding on its surface is as safe as a mill ]iond. 
This is due to the fact that there are no chang- 
ing tides, no floods, as the Detroit River re- 
mains at about the same level. 

Steamships 

Upon its placid bosom, floats the finest fleet 
of passenger steamers on fresh water in the 
world. Detroiters, as well as the myriads of 
visitors, take advantage of the delights of 
river riding and, according to Government 
reports, in the neighborhood of 13,000,000 
passengers are handled annually. Accidents 
and disasters are unknown on these waters. 



Fleets of frail canoes and row boats on every 
hand are testifying to the safety and popular- 
ity of the river. 

Good Health In Detroit 

The great bodies of water adjacent to the 
city tend to moderate the cl'matic conditions 
and Detroit's elevation of 576 feet above sea 
level has much to do with a very high average 
healthjr condition of this city and its environs. 

Free From Labor Trouble 

Ownership of homes, high class skilled 
workers, abundant recreational features and 
highest average wage paid in the world are the 
reasons for Detroit being practically free from 
labor disputes and strikes of any serious 
moment. 

Highest Wages 

The annual report of the Michigan State 
Labor Commission, shows the average wage 
paid to skilled workers in Detroit during the 
past year, was $6.26 per day. The average 
daily wage for all classes of shop and office 
work was .|4.82. There are 228,782 persons 
employed in Detroit. 




IJETROIT STREET SCENES 




Detroit Board of Commerce, with a mem- 
bership of 6,000, ranks as one of the leading 
commercial organizations in the United 
States, both in size and in the work it has ac- 
complished. It boasts the largest and finest 
building in the country devoted to civic pro- 
motion work. 

Two large dining rooms and 11 smaller ones, 
served by modern kitchens, occupy the base- 
ment. A spacious lobby, reading room, 
library and general offices are on the first 
floor. Half of the two top floors are occupied 
by an auditorium with a seating capacity of 
1,400. The remainder of the building is de- 
voted to smaller rooms and offices, suitable 
for private meetings. 

The organization has performed the many 
services ordinarily devolving upon a com- 
mercial club, and in addition has made a 
record for new movements of national scope 
undertaken and pushed through to successful 
conclusion. 



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DETROIT RIVER 

Automobile Tourists 

During the entire summer months, thou- 
sands of tourists sojourn in Detroit, as they 
pass to and from the great resort country, 
taking advantage of this city's many magnifi- 
cent hotels. 

Lowest Per Capita Debt 

According to the U. S. Census Department 
of Commerce, Detroit has lowest per capita 



debt of twenty-two leading cities, with an 
eastern city highest, $165.90 per capita. 
Detroit's per capita debt, .|24.21. 

Honeymoons In Detroit 

Within the last few years, Detroit has 
received a particular distinction as becoming 
a popular place for bridal couples to visit. 
The palatial steamships of the Great Lakes 
and the many attractive features of Detroit, 
have greatly pleased the newlyweds, and ever 
after they become annual visitors to the city. 

The Automobile City 

There is no more interesting industry today 
than the manufacture of automobiles, and 
nowhere in the world does the visitor have 
greater opportunity of observing the great 
progress made in the production of automo- 
biles than in the City of Detroit. 




BROADWAY 



WOODWARD AVENUE 



WASHINGTON BLVD. 



View of Grand Circus Park, showing three principal thoroughfares radiating therefrom 

David Whitney Building 




(,R1S\V(H,I> MRll 1. IHl WAIL SIKKKT" OF DETROIT 

On this street are located most of Detroit's linancial iii»iitutioiis. The fact that the clearings last year were 

about three and a quarter billion dollars, shows the banking strength of Detroit 



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Durinp; the current year, Detroit manu- 
facturing concerns will produce approximately 
1,527,500 automobiles at an approximate 
market value of .11,266,450,000.00. 

Will produce 102,000 motor trucks at an 
approximate market value of .1123,050,000.00. 
See industrial section of this book. 

Beautiful Belle Isle 

Detroit's ishuul park is one of the 
most l^eautiful island parks in the 
world, devoted to the exclusive use of 
the people. This island contains 707 
acres and lies in the center of the 
Detroit River about three miles from 
the heart of Detroit, and is reached 
by a magnificent fleet of boats leaving 
the foot of Woodward Avenue every few 
minutes during the summer season at a round 
trip fare of 15c. It reciuires an hour to make 
the trip both ways. Passengers ma.y remain 
on these steamers and ride all day for the one 
fare if they so desire. 







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BELLE ISLE SCENE— DETROIT RIVER IN THE BACKGROUND 



MERMAIDS OF BELLE ISLE 

The island is three miles long and about one- 
half mile wide and is almost two feet above 
the river level. Its aquarium with a collection 
of fish from all parts of the world is most 
interesting and its fifteen-acre zoological 
garden contains almost every species of animal 
known. It contains athletic 
grounds, eight baseball 
diamonds, tennis courts, res- 
taurants, five and a half mile 
automobile shore drive, canals 
with myriads of canoes and 
boats, an excellent public 
bathing beach where Detroit- 
ers and visitors enjoy this 
municipally owned and con- 
ducted resort. 

In addition to the boat 
route, one may drive out 
Jefferson Avenue east to Belle 
Isle Bridge, or take the street 
car to this point where auto 
busses owned by the city leave 
from this point at a one-way 
fare of five cents. The people 
have voted a bond issue of 
.13,000,000 forthe construction 
of a new bridge to Belle Isle. 



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Museum of Art 

The Detroit Museum of Art is occupj'ing 
the original building erected in 1886, but a 
magnificent new building to house its impor- 
tant collections is contemplated. Its collec- 
tions comprise an Egyptian Exhibit contain- 
ing thousands of objects, a department of 
Classical Art, the James E. Scripps collection 
of paintings by XV, XVI, and XVII century 
artists, a collection of modern paintings, the 
George G. Booth loan collection of small 
bronzes, wood carvings, porcelains, metal 
work, and other present-day handicraft, a 
Colonial Room with fine examples of furniture, 
Sheffield plate, pewter, and the Mrs. Arthur 
W. Soper collection of Staffordshire China, 
which is one of the three most important col- 
lections in America; and the Frederick Stearns 
oriental collection of small objects of art from 
the near and Far East. The Museum is open 




MUSEUM OF ART 



to the public, free, week days from nine to 
five o'clock, Sundays, from two to six o'clock. 




NEW DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARY 



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Interesting Automobile Drives 

The hard-surfaced roads in and adjacent to Detroit 
have attained a Nation-wide reputation — so much so 
that road building experts make constant pilgrimages 
to Detroit to examine the Wayne County Highways. 
Within the last year $50,000,000.00 was voted by the 
State of Michigan for the construction of good roads. 
This, together with additional revenues, means that 
$100,000,000.00 will be spent in Michigan on good 
roads within the next few years. 

Grosse Pointe Farms, ten miles from the city, is 
reached over a paved roadway, which is an extension 
of Jefferson Avenue. After reaching Grosse Pointe, 
the drive skirts Lake St. Clair, and is one of the 
most beautiful suburbs in this country. 

Bloomfield Hills is reached via Woodward Avenue, 
passing the State Fair Grounds, and is on the way to 
a group of lakes, which form a favorite objective 
point for automobilists. The roadway is concrete and 
an ideal speedway. 

Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti — Take Michigan 
Avenue direct to the college towns; concrete road. 





MILES AND MILES OF EXCELLENT 

CONCRETE ROADS. BRING 

YOUR AUTOMOBILE 

Canadian Drives — Ferry to 
Windsor, thence concrete drive up the 
river along the shore, possessing un- 
surpassed views of the American side 
as well as Belle Isle. 

Grand Boulevard — Delightful 
drive around the City of Detroit, may 
be reached by driving out Lafayette 
Boulevard, Woodward or Jefferson 

Avenues. 

Belle Isle — Drive out Jefferson 
Avenue to Grand Boulevard. 

Water Works Park — Drive out 
Jefferson Avenue. 



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THE BOOK BUILDING 
Located on Washington Boulevard, with its first three floors 
devoted to high grade women's shops, and ten floors of 
offices, is one of Detroit's newest commercial buildings 



Mount Clemens Lake Shore Drive — 
Visitors having their automobiles will find the 
Lake Shore Drive to Mount Clemens a de- 
lightful .side trip from Detroit, the distance 
being twenty-six miles over a perfect roadwaj'. 
The drive starts from Detroit out East Jef- 
ferson Avenue, in sight of the Detroit River 
and past Belle Isle to Grosse Pointe, on Lake 
St. Clair. Grosse Pointe, with its spacious 
grounds and palatial homes fronting the lake, 
is not onh- the finest residential suburb of 
Detroit, but is one of the most beautiful spots 
in the whole country. 

Continuing north along the lake the drive 
passes many miles of beautiful summer homes 
and terminates at Mount Clemens, "the 
Bath City." Mount Clemens, noted for its 
mineral baths, has many beautiful bath 
houses and hotels, which visitors will find well 
worth inspecting. 

If desired, the return trip to Detroit can be 
made by way of Gratiot Avenue, which is 
six miles shorter than the going trip, and ex- 
cellent hard-surfaced roadway. 




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Nowhere in the world is this wonderful river surpassed in beauty and safety. Although this beautiful river is from 20 tl> 
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A FLEET OF FLOATING PALACES 



Diversified Industries 

Industry in Detroit is widely diversified. 
The city has 3,100 different classes of manu- 
facturing concerns that produce hundreds of 
commodities of world-wide usage. Detroit 
stands prominentl.y among the cities of 
America in the production of automobiles, 
adding machines, soda and alkali products, 
stoves, steamships, gas engines, aeroplanes, 
hydraulic hoists and automobile parts, salt, 
drugs and pharmaceutical products. 

With the largest adding machine factory in 
the world, numerous machine tool plants, a 



leader in the making of gas engines, it is in all 
a remarkable city, where business is always 
good. The wholesale and jobbing interests 
also play an important part in the business 
life of this city of dynamic activity. 

Shopping For Ladies 

Detroit's exclusive shopping facilities are 
so well and favorably known that visitors 
frequently defer their purchases until reaching 
this city. Detroit is second to none in its 
facilities for shopping. The large department 
stores of Detroit offer same advantages as 
those of Chicago and New York. 




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ONE OF THE TYPICAL SIXTEEN BRANCHES OF 
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Financial Figures 

Within the last few years 
Detroit has rapidly come 
to the fore in financial ac- 
tivity. This is largely due 
to the establishment and 
development of Branch 
Banks, of which there are 
in operation one hundred 
and twenty-five. This has 
done away with the estab- 
lishment of the small out- 
lying banks which have 
been a source of weakness 
to practically all of the 
large cities of the country. 

Detroit has fourteen 
State Banks, five National 
Banks, six Trust Compa- 
nies and one Federal Re- 
serve Bank, with aggregate 
resources in the neighbor- 
hood of half a billion dollars. 

The total capital, surplus and undivided 
profits of the banks aggregate $50,000,000.00, 
whereas the total deposits aggregate $421,- 
659,531.44. 

The clearings for Detroit banks last year 
were about three and a quarter billion dollars. 

The great success in the early stages of the 
automobile industry was due to the confi- 
dence displayed by the banks of Detroit. 
After careful research and study of the in- 





•OVER THE TOP" OF DETROIT 



DETROIT ATHLETIC CLUB 

dustry, the banks of Detroit decided that the 
"Horseless" carriage was to become an essen- 
tial, both for industry and pleasure of the 
people; hence the banks financed the first 
ventures where other cities refused to offer 
the needed support. 

The situation has been practically the same 
with the development of other great indus- 
tries of Detroit. The banks of Detroit have 
shown that they are not only interested in 
the business welfare of the 
' city, but have taken a 
prominent place in the 
city's activities. 

g Educational System 

Detroit's educational 
system is one of the most 
progressive in the country. 
There are one hundred and 



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FIFTY YEARS AGO 



resources of our 
sister country seem 
to be almost limit- 
less. The rush of 
settlers has not de- 
stroyed the primeval forests, nor desecrated the 
beautiful lakes of upper Canada, with the result that 
this great play ground offers a constant attraction 
to visitors. 

A fleet of ferry boats ply between Detroit aiul the 
pretty Canadian city of Windsor, Ontario. 

Canada has always been a Mecca for visitors who 
are desirous of taking a trip "abroad" and mailing 
back the irresistible post card. 

Here soldiers in uniform of the King may be seen 
on every hand, foreign flags and customs are most 
interesting to visitors from the United States. 

Gateway to Michigan 

Michigan with 1,600 miles of coast line and its 5,000 
lakes offers many attractions and recreational features 
in hunting, boating, fishing, canoeing and camping, 
and Detroit is the gateway to this great country. 



sixty public school buildings, including ten high schools and 
four junior high schools. Three college units are alreadj' 
operated and include a medical school, a normal school and a 
junior college. Eventually these will comprise the University 
of the City of Detroit. 

Cass Technical High School when completed will be the 
finest of its kind in the United States or Canada. The 
cit}' spends approximately -16,000,000 a year to maintain and 
operate its schools. In addition to the public schools there 
are 60 parochial schools and numerous private institutions. 

Canada 

A visit to Detroit offers you an opportunity to take a trip 
abroad with very little effort. Canada, which lies just across 
the river from Detroit, possesses most interesting features for 
strangers. With an area greater than that of the United 
States, the natural 




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Brief Historical Sketch of Detroit 



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territory, with Detroit as the capital, and was admitted to the Union in 1837. 
The capital was then moved to Lansing. 

Detroit was destroyed by fire in 1805, which was a blessing in disguise, for it 
resulted in replanning the broad streets, many parks and public squares that 
comprise the City Beautiful of today. 



Steamer Ride all Day 
Fifteen Cents 



for 



Palatial steamers with orchestra ply be- 
tween Detroit and Belle Isle. It is possible to 
ride all day on these steamers for 15 cents. 
Conventions ofttimes charter a steamer and 
hold their outings on board. 

The Automobile 

The thirty-two automobile and motor 
truck manufacturing concerns WELCOME 
VISITORS from the outside world, and are 
always glad to have them ins]5ect the plants 



that produce automobiles for every country 
on the globe. 

So interesting has become the subject of 
the production of automobiles in the city of 
Detroit, that the visitor will be interested in 
knowing of the automobiles that are manu- 
factured in Detroit, and will probably find 
among them his favorite car. The Cadillac, 
Columbia, Chalmers, Detroit-Electric, Dodge 
Bros., Ford, Hupp, Hudson, Essex, King, 
Liberty, Maxwell, Nelson, Packard, Paige- 
Detroit, Saxon, Scripps-Booth and the Stude- 
baker. 




NAVIN FIELD BASEBALL PARK 
The American League has become the premier organization in American Sports, and on account of many famous players, the 
Detroit Club always provides interesting games. Navln Field has a seating capacity of 25,000; the only park in the big league 
cities centrally located. t>eing five minutes from all depots and heart of city. Write for schedule 




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Aeroplanes 

The famous "Liberty Motor" 
has attained its highest perfec- 
tion and production in Detroit. 
During the World War, when 
the demands in Europe were 
becoming imperative, Detroit 
resjionded accordingly with its 
marvelous versatility, shifted 
from automobiles to aeroplane 
manufacturing, with results that 
are known to the world. 

Motor Trucks 

The commercial vehicle, like 
its twin sister, the pleasure car, 
seems to have selected Detroit 
and immediate vicinitv as its 





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REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE BLIIUiNC. 



ONE OF THE LARGEST Y. M. C. A. BUILDINGS IN THE UNITED STATES. 
LOCATED ON THE BEAUTIFUL GRAND CIRCUS PARK 

home, and as a consequence Detroit's production of motor 
trucks was one of the great features of America's response 
during the war. The principal truck manufacturing concerns 
in Detroit are: Acason, All Power, The Commercial, Dominion, 
Detroit, Detroiter, Dodge, Denby, Hinkley, Ford, Federal, 
Grasser, F-X, Hall-Lewis, Maxwell, Paige, Packard, Signal, 
Standard and Wilson. 

Freight Traffic of Detroit River 

The freight traffic of the Detroit River is marvelous. During 
one season ;57,852 vessels sailed before Detroit, carrying a total 
tonnage of apiJroxinuitely one Innulred million, valued at more 
than a billion and a quarter dollars, a greater volume than 
moves from New York, London, Hong Kong and Liverpool 
combined. 

The matter of location has been a factor of highest value 
to Detroit in all periods of its commercial and industrial 
activity, as it is on the Detroit River, or Straits, which is 



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LIVINGSTONE CHANNEL— Mouth of Detroit River 
Tills is tile greatest artificiaiiy prepared marine iiigiiway in tile world; cost United 
States Government $10,000,000.00 



unique among the waterways of the world. 
It ha.s no tides; it never dries up, and never 
overflows its banks. The harbor of Detroit, 
while not landlocked, is so protected that the 
severest storms scarcely disturb a vessel at 
its mooring, making shipping and pleasure 



boats safe to a degree un- 
known on other large bodies 
of water in the world. 

Marine Post Office 



The only Marine Post Office 
in the world is located at 
Detroit, Michigan. Here it 
is an interesting sight to see 
the United States Mail Boat, 
with post office clerks re- 
ceiving and delivering, in a 
very ingenious manner, mail from the stream 
of immense freighters which are constantly 
passing. Mail received and distributed 
by this Marine Post Office equals the 
amount that would be handled in a city of 
50,000. 







BATHING SCENE— BELLE IM I 
Thousands of Detroiters and visitors during the summer months seek the delij^hts afforded by the Detroit River and adjacent 
lakes. The above is a daily scene on the bathing beach at Belle Isle, where lockers are provided for women and children, as well 

as the male bathers 



Steam-boat Fares and Schedules 



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RIVER riding is one of the summer pastimes at Detroit, the finest fleet of excursion steamers on 
fresh water in the world, are here; hours and hours, up and down the river, just enjoying life, 
at a cost that is not greater than riding in a street car in your own city. 



Rates Quoted Include War Tax 



One 
DETROIT TO Way 

Port Huron $1 . 00 

Sarnia, Ont 1 . 00 

Tashmoo Park 60 

St. Clair Flats 60 

(Venice of America) 

Algonac 60 

Pt. Lambton, Ont 70 

Marine City 70 

St. Clair 80 

Toledo, Ohio 1.00 

Sugar Island 40 

Put-In-Bay 

Cedar Point 

Windsor, Ont 05 

Belle Isle 

Bob-Lo 

Cleveland, Ohio 3.00 

Buffalo, N. Y 4.50 





Unlimited 










One 


Excursion 










Day 


Round Trip 


Route 


Steamers Leave 




$1.50 


11.50 


White Star Line 


9:00 a. m. 


2:30 p. 


m 


1.50 


1.50 


White Star Line 


9:00 a. m. 


2:30 p. 


m 


.80 


.90 


White Star Line 


9:00 a. m. 


2:30 p. 


m 


.80 


.90 


White Star Line 


9:00 a. m. 


2:30 p. 


m 


.90 


.90 


White Star Line 


9:00 a. m. 


2:30 p. 


m 




1.30 


White Star Line 


9:00 a. m. 


2:30 p. 


m 




1.30 


White Star Line 


9:00 a. m. 


2:30 p. 


m 




1.40 


White Star Line 


9:00 a. m. 


2:30 p. 


m 


1.25 


1.50 


White Star Line 


8:40 a. m. 


4:00 p. 


m 


.40 


.55 


White Star Line 


8:40 a. m. 


4:00 p. 


m 


.80 


1.10 


Ashley & Dustin 
Ashley & Dustin 


9:00 a. m. 
9:00 a. m. 










I Detroit & 


Every 10 minutes 






.15 


! Windsor Ferry 


\ Every 20 minutes 




.40 




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8:45 a. m. 


3:00 p. 


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5.00 


D.&C. Nav. Co. 


10:45 p. m. 








7.50 


D.&C. Nav. Co. 


5:00 p. m. 








HENRY FORD HOSPITAL 

Located at West Grand Boulevard ^-and Hamilton Boulevard. Was taken over by the Government during the war, and was U. S, 

General Hospital.No. 36. " One of the finest hospitals in the country. Thousands of soldiers were cared for 



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History of Belle Isle 

Belle Isle has an interesting histor,y. In 
1768 King George III, granted permission to 
his soldiers to occupy the island provided it 
could be amicably arranged with the Indians. 
Lieut. McDougall bought the island from the 
Chippewa and Ottawa Indians in 1769 for 
8 barrels of rum, 3 rolls of tobacco, 6 pounds 
of Vermillion and a belt of wampum, the 
value being .|1,000. Rattlesnakes were so 
plentiful on the island at that time that it was 
necessary to put razor-back hogs on it to get 
rid of them. This gave it the name of Isle 
au Cochons, or Hog Island. The Indians 
called it Ma-nah-be-zee, the "Swan," the 
French, Isle St. Clair. Detroiters called it 
Belle Isle, the "Beautiful Island," and it is 
worthy of the name. During the Pontiac 
conspiracy it was to Belle Isle that Pontiac 




WOODWARD AVENUE — Majestic Building from Fort Street West 



retired after the discovery of his plot to mas- 
sacre the garrison of Fort Detroit, and laid 
siege to Detroit for five months. Here also 
during the Revolutionary War, American 
prisoners were brought and made to cut wood 
for the garrison. Cadillac at first thought of 
establishing Fort Pontchartrain on the Island. 

Some years later it was sold for $5,000. 
The City of Detroit purchased it September, 
1879, for .1200,000. To-day its value could 
not be estimated in millions. 

Salt Production 

Michigan ranks first among the various 
states in manufacturing salt, of which great 
beds aggregating fifteen hundred feet in 
thickness underlie Detroit. Of the total 
production of salt, probably not more than 
5% is utilized for cooking and 
table purposes, but its greater 
use is in hundreds of manu- 
facturing commodities where 
saline products are necessary. 
Great industries in Detroit 
are large users of salt which 
is obtained here. 



The Trolley Way to 

Summer Resorts 

Around Detroit 

Radiating from this great 
convention city are the De- 
troit United Lines, a magni- 
ficently equipped electric rail- 
road with high speed trains 
serving not alone the country 
homes, but many cities as 
well. 

To Port Huron and the 
Beach Resorts through Mt. 
Clemens, hourly service and 
fast limited trains. 



Beautiful and Dynamic Detroit 



To Mt. Clemens, half hourly service on 
the Main Line and hourly on Shore Line 
along the banks of the Detroit River and 
Lake St. Clair. 

Another line runs to Flint, limited service 
to Saginaw and Bay City and beautiful Lake 
Orion Resort. 

Limited trains every two hours to Toledo 
and Cleveland, where connection is made 
with trolley lines to points in Ohio and 
Indiana. Monroe Piers Resort is passed 
en route. 

Then there is another line to Ann 
Arbor, the home of the great University of 
Michigan, and on to Jackson, Battle Creek 
and Kalamazoo, where connection is made 
for Grand Rapids, Grand Haven, Muskegon 
and Chicago. Limited trains every two 
hours. 

Every two hours, limited trains leave 
Detroit for Port Huron, Orion, Flint, 
Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, Jackson, Monroe 
and Toledo; also express service every two 
hours between Detroit, Monroe and Toledo, 
and between Detroit, Ypsilanti and Ann 
Arbor, in addition to frequent local service 
on all lines. There are over 360 lakes in 
Oakland County. Many are reached by 
the Detroit United Lines, and one of the 
most scenic routes adjacent to Detroit is 
the Detroit United Lines along Lake St. 
Clair and the St. Clair River. 

Perhaps the most unique feature of the 
Detroit United service is the outing car 
"Yolande," equipped with kitchenette — 
electric stoves, refrigerator, table linen, 
dishes and movable tables. This car is for 
hire by the hour or distance, and will be 
seated to suit the size of the party. 

A list of summer cottages on any of the 
lakes around Detroit may be had from the 
General Passenger Department of the De- 
troit United Lines for the asking. 



For a map of this system, write the General 
Passenger Department, Interurban Building, 
Detroit. 

Detroit Automobile Club 

Automobile tourists may obtain detailed 
information, maps, the best routes, etc., con- 
cerning tours through Michigan. 




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Beautiful wooded park around which stately hotels and other buildings have been constructed 



A breathing spot in th« 
Detroit, circuses were held here. The maje 



Detroit is the most popular convention city in America. 

Detroit is the fourth city in population in the United States. 

Detroit is a city of a million people. 

Detroit is best governed city in America. 

Detroit is an ideal summer resort. 

Detroit is largest automobile center in the world. 

Detroit is leader in athletics and water sports. 

Detroit is freest from labor disputes and industrial strife. 

Detroit has steamships sailing everywhere on Great Lakes. 

Detroit River steamship rides all day for 15 cents. 

Detroit offers 50 different delig;htful lake trips. 

Detroit has large percentage of home owners. 

A boat sails by Detroit every three minutes in season. 

City taxes, S18.57 per thousand. 

Detroit has an area of 94 square miles. 

Street railway carries half billion passengers annually. 

Detroit has U State Banks, 5 National Banks, and G Trust 
Companies— IS parent, 125 branch, 1 Federal reserve. The 
aggregate resources of the banking institutions are $421,659,531 .44. 



A Few Facts « 

The total capital, surplus and undivided profits of the banks i 
aggregate $50,000,000. ' 

The clearings for Detroit banks for 1910 were $910,835,007; 
1910, $2,260,574,000: 1918, $3,189,644,945. 

Bank Clearings, 191S— $3,189,644,000.00. 

Commercial Deposits, $200,000,000.00. 

Savings Deposits, 1919, $169,039,219.00. 

Upward of $400.00 per capita on deposit in Detroit Banks. 

Detroit has eleven miles of river frontage. 

Detroit's increase in population since 1900 is 325%. 

Detroit has 160 public and 75 private schools. 

Public school teachers, 3,018. With 202,300 children of school i 



age 



Educational appropriation approximately $6,000,000.00. 

Detroit's assessed valuation, $1,375,960,910.00. 

Fourth in population in U. S. (U. S. selective draft est.) 

Value of Building Operations in one year, $59,000,000.00. 

Detroit is 576 feet above sea level. 

Hotel investments aggregate $45,000,000.00. 




OTEL TILLER KRESGE BUILDING ADAMS THEATER R. H. FYFE CO. CENTRAL M. E. CHURCH 

t of the business district of Dynamic Detroit. This attractive flowered green is called Grand Circus Park— in early days of 
itroit River is a few minutes' walk from this point 



Jeautiful Detroit 



Largest manufacture of Wood Hydraulics. 

Library gtations, 29. Branches, 13. 

Annual appropriation, fire department, 81,880,766,00. 

Annual appropriation, police department. $3,209,9(58.00. 

Theatres, 25. Moving picture houses, 136. 

Street car mileage, 393. Miles of paved streets, 593. 

City Hospitals, 12. Churches (all denominations), 311. 

Value manufacturing products about $3,000,000.00 daily. 

Has twelve Foreign Consular Service Bureaus. 

Internal Revenue receipts, approx. 8100,000,000.00. 

Postal Savings, 1918, $5,576,055.00. 

Exports valued, $372,451,174.00. 

Tonnage, Detroit River. 100,000,000. 

Vessels sail Detroit River, 37,852 annually. 

Value of tonnage carried, over a billion and a quarter dollars. 

Material used of manufactured products, $1,200,000,000.00. 

Total salaries and wages paid employes per day, $1,066,233.00. 

Jobbers do $80,000,000.00 of business annually. 

Manufacturing capital employed, $540,000,000.00. 



Average wage, skilled workers, $6.26 per day. 

Population 1900 (U. S. census). 285,704. Population 1910, (U. S. 
census), 465,766. Population 1919, 1,000,000. 

Owns its own water works system and electric light plant, total 
valuation of $17,700,000.00 

Detroit has 38 public parks. 

Belle Isle is considered the most beautiful island park in the 
world. 707 acres. 

Finest fleet of excursion steamers in the world hail from Detroit. 

In Detroit, industrial peace is less disturbed than in any manu- 
facturing city in the world. 

During present year Detroit will produce approximately 1,527,- 
500 automobiles, market value. $1,266,450,000.00. Motor trucks, 
102.000, valup, $123,000,000.00. 

Of 13 large cities in the U. S. only one has a lower per capita 
debt than Detroit. 

In fifteen years jumped from 16th to 3rd city industrially. 

Detroit has about 3,100 manufacturing plants; 31 automobile 
manufacturing plants and 219 automobile accessory plants. 



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SCENE ON BEAUTIFUL BELLE ISLE 
From this Casino one may view the maaniiicent panorama of constantly passing steamships and large steel freighters carrying 
the commerce of a mighty Nation — and just beyond, Canada, whose international boundary line has been almost obliterated 

in our common cause 







FYFE'S SHOE 
STORE 

The largest ex- 
clusive retail 
shoe store in 
the world, de- 
voted entirely 
to footwear for 
men, women 
and children 



In Detroit 


By Edgar A. Guest. Pt 


et Laureate of Detroit 


In Detroit, life's worth living, 


In Detroit, we have pleasures 


Every day; 


By the score; 


In Detroit, we are giving, 


And the rarest of our treasures, 


Joys away. 


Yes, and more, 


In Detroit, it is true. 


Is our river. Oh! so bright. 


That our skies are always blue. 


Cool and restful, day and night, 


There's a sraile for me and you, 


Source of infinite delight, 


Blithe and gay. 


O'er and o'er. 


In Detroit, life is cheerful. 


In Detroit, life's worth living. 


All the while, 


Every day; 


For our people soothe the tearful. 


Folks are gentle and forgiving. 


With a smile. 


If you stray. 


We've a helping hand to lend, 


In Detroit may I be, 


To a stranger, foe or friend. 


When God's angel beckons me, 


And our resting time we spend. 


O'er the silent unknown sea. 


On Belle Isle. 


Far away. 



Mount Clemens — The Bath City 



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IT is but a fifty-minute trolley ride from the center of 
Detroit to the Rest and Health capital of America. 
Mount Clemens, "The Bath City," is world famed 
for its mineral baths, which are especially noted for the 
treatment of rheumatism and kindred diseases. 

Thousands of people all over the world take these 
baths annually, many of whom come for the tonic 
effects of this wonderful water. 

Eleven Bath Houses 

Mount Clemens has eleven bath houses, which are 
among the finest and best equipped in the world. All 
use the mineral water, which is pum]ied from deep 
wells. Expert attendants, both men and women, are 
in charge, and every bather is given a massage in the 
tub. The rejjutation of this mineral water extends 
back over a period of forty years, and every season 
more and more people are coming to this famous 
American spa in search of health. 

Hotels 

Mount Clemens has many hotels, some of them 
ranking among the finest in the Middle West. There 
are also many moderate priced hotels, and the visitors 
may have accommodations as luxurious or as reasonable 
as purse and taste dictate. This resort appeals to all 
classes. Summer Delights 

While Mount Clemens is chiefly a health resort, few 
places offer the same attractions to sunmier visitors in 



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search of good times. People who wish to combine the 
health-building effects of the baths with a vacation, will 
find every opportunity for both at Mount Clemens. 

Boating 

The picturesque Clinton River winds through the 
city, and scores of motor boats are constantly moving 
up and down the stream. The famous St. Clair Flats 
are directly opposite Mount Clemens, and excursion 
steamers take the visitor to the "Venice of America." 

Fishing 

Mount Clemens is a paradise for the fisherman. 
Lake St. Clair is only two miles from the city, and may 
be reached by a five-minute trolley ride. No commer- 
cial fishing is allowed in this lake, and perch, bass and 
pickerel are abundant and easily taken with hook and 
line. 

Golf 

The7nine-hole golf course is considered one of the 
best to be found anywhere, and arrangements may be 
made by visitors for playing at any of the leading 
hotels. 

Bring Your Automobile 

Some of the best automobile roads in the whole 
country are near Mount Clemens. The Shore Drive 
to Detroit is the admiration of all visitors. This per- 
fect roadway runs for twenty-five miles past one con- 
tinuous summer resort. 




MOUNT_CLEMENS— THE BATH CITY 



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I Hotels of Detroit | 

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THIS city is noted for its 
many magnificent hotels, 
and it is an estalDlished rule 
of the hotels to maintain a 
fair rate and not increase the 
prices during the tourist sea- 
son. 

New Hotel Norton — Cor. 
Griswold and Jefferson Ave. 
European plan. Rates $1.25 
and up. Charles W. Norton, 
Propr. 

Hotel Cadillac — Center 
of everything. Rates $2.00 
upwards. European plan ex- 
clusively. C. C. Schantz, 
Manager. 

Hotel Pontchahtratn — 
Woodward Ave. and Cadillac 
Scjuare. European plan. Rate 
$2.00 per day up. Restaurant 
and Cafes. Frank W. Harri- 
man, Managing Director. 

Hotel Ste. Claire — 
James D. Burns and H. J. 
Guthard, Proprs. Randolph 
and Monroe. European plan. 
Rates $1.25 up. Cafe. 

Hotel Statler — Grand 
Circus Park. 1000 rooms, 
1000 baths. 400 rooms with 
shower baths at $2.00 and 
.';2.50. 600 rooms with tub 
bath and shower at $3.00 to 
$6.00. Running ice water in 
every room. H. William 
Klare, Manager. 



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Hotel Stevenson — Davenport near 
Woodward. Rates $1.50 up. Charles H. 
Stevenson, Propr. 

Hotel Tuller — Grand Circus Park. 000 
rooms. Take Woodward car, get off at Adams 
Ave. Fireproof. Rates with bath $2.25 to 
.$5.00 single; .f4.00 to $7.00 double. L. W. 
Tuller, Propr. 

Tuxedo Hotel— -W. D. C. Moebs and Co., 
Proprs. Monroe Ave., opposite Temple 
Theatre. Rates $1.50 up. 

Hotel Normandie — Eas3t Congress St. 
near Woodward. European plan, $1.00 to 
$2.50 per day. Restaurant in connection. 
George Fulwell, Propr., R. C. Pinkerton, 
Manager. 

Hotel Charlevoix — Park and Elizabeth 
Sts. Fireproof. 200 rooms; 150 private 
bath; 25 suites, bedroom, private 
parlor and bath. Rates $1.50 up; 
suites correspondingly. Cafe a la 
carte. Grinnell Realty Co. H. M. 
Kellogg, Manager. 

Hotel Franklin — L a r n e d and 
Bates Sts. European plan. Rates 
$1.50 up. Popular priced dining 
room. H. H. James & Son, Proprie- 
tors. 

Hotel Fort Shelby — Lafayette 
and First St. Rates $1.50, $2.00, 
$2.50 and $3.00. Seth Frymire and 
E. H. Lerchen, Jr., Managers. 

Hotel Griswold — Grand River 
and Griswold St. European Plan. 
Rates $1.50 per day and up. Postal 
Hotel Co., P ro pri et or s . John J. 
Barium, President; C. F. Wood, Sec- 
retary. 



Henry Clay Hotel — Fireproof. Center 
and John R. Sts., next to Broadway. Euro- 
pean plan, with private bath, $1.25 up. Pop- 
ular priced dining room. Frank E. Ellsworth, 
Proprietor. 

Hotel Lincoln — Grand River and Center 
St. (Stag) $1.00 up single; $2.00 up double. 
H. W. Cooper, Manager. 

Library Park Hotel — A. E. Hamilton, 
Proprietor. Library Avenue near Gratiot. 
European plan. ■ Rates $1.00 to $2.50 per 
day. Popular priced dining room. 

Hotels Madison and Lenox — Madison 
Ave., near Grand Circus Park. Transient 
and residential. Rooms, running water, 
$1.25-$1.50; private bath, $1.50-$2.50. Par- 
lor, bedroom, bath, $3.00-$5.00. Cafe Table 
d'hote. Evening dinners. Ernest H. Piper, 
Gen'l Mgr. 




MICHIGAN SI \ll \l III SCHOOL 
It is but natural that Detroit, the automobile center of America, should 
furnish facilities for education along mechanical and automotive lines. 
The Michigan Auto School furnishes courses in Complete Automobile and 
Tractor business; Oxy-acetylene Brazing, Welding and Cutting; Complete 
Tire Repairing. Visitors welcome at 687 Woodward Avenue 




Hotel Morgan — Cass and 
Bagley Aves. European 
plan. Rates $1.00 up. Hot 
and cold water in all rooms. 
Frank T. ^Merrill, Propr. 

Hotel Addison — 4.50 
rooms. Rates .$1.50 up. 
European plan. Woodward 
and Charlotte Aves. 

Burns H o t e l — Cadillac 
Square and Bates St. A. Jas. 
Sin^elyn, Propr. European 
Plan. ' Rates .fl.OO and up. 

Oriental Hotel — 60-64 
Library Ave., European plan. 
$1.50 'to $2.00 per day, in 
eluding shower and plunge 
bath. Grill Room and Cafe. 
Turkish, Russian and electric 
Baths. T. C. Capen, Presi- 
dent and Manager. 

Golf Clubs 

There are a number of 
private golf clubs located in 
the city and adjacent. The 
Country Club of Detroit, at 
Crosse Pointe; The Detroit 
( iolf Club, adjacent to Palmer 
Park; The Red Run Golf 
( 'lub of Royal Oak; The Oak- 
land Hills Golf Club, and 
Bloomfield Hills Golf Club, 
adjacent to Birmingham; The 
Grosse Isle Country Club, 
located at Grosse Isle; The 
Meadow Brook Golf Club, 
Grand River; the Mt. Clem- 
ens Golf Club at Mt. Clemens, 
Mich.; and Brooklands Golf 
and Country Club, Rochester 
Road. 



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BEAUTIFIIL MICHIGAN CENTRAL 
TERMINAL STATION 
The Ameiican and Canadian entrances 
of the tube are shown below, tojiether 
with the terminals, cost in the neifth- 
, _ ' ■ borhood of $18, OIK), 00(1 




THE AMERICAN ENTRANCE TO TUBE CANADIAN ENTRANCE TO TUBE 

This railroad tube under the Oetrcit River is 2.6 miles in lenftth. including its approaches. It consists of two steel and concrete 
tubes 21'. feet in diameter. The Detroit approach is the Michigan Central Station 



Industrial Detioit 




PLANT OF THE PACKARD MOIOR CAR COMPANY 

The shops of the Packard Motor Car Company are one mile long, covering 74 acres of land, and give employment to 12,000 men. 

The 116 buildings comprise 61 acres of floor space. Yearly output $45,000,000 in motor cars and trucks 



Industrial Growth 

Detroit is one of tlie few cities of the world 
that is known as a city of beauty and as one 
of industry. The combination of these fea- 



tures have resulted in the development of 
the expression, "Detroit, The Dynamic." 
While Detroit is by no means dependent in 
its industrial activity upon the manufacture 
of the automobile, which comprises about 




THE HOME OF THE HUDSON SUPER-SIX 
000,000 square^ feet of manufacturing space. Over 4,500 employes are engaged in 10,000 di£Eerent opera- 



Contains more than 

tions necessary to produce Hudson Super-Sixes. The volume of production this year, $56,000,000.00 

invited to go through the factory 



Visitors to Detroit are 



Beautiful and Dynamic Detroit 








T^S MOTOff THATCtOSSt'O Tr^f ATlA/JTtC / 





1— DETROIT 
2 SCRIPPS MOTOR 
4— GRAY MOTOR 



MADE AEROPLANE 

3— NORTHWAY GENERAL MOTOR 
5— LIBERTY MOTOR 




Home of the Gas Engine 



The marvelous development of the Internal Combus- 
tion Engine has revolutionized transportation, and agri- 
cultural conditions throughout the world. On account 
of the need (jf the gas engine, for its various uses in 
Detroit, and the abundance of skilled workers, it is not 



surprising that this city should be the leatler in the 
manufacturing of the gas engine. 

During the present year, Detroit will produce 
approximately 1,500,000 internal combustion engines, 
for use in boats, automobiles, trucks, aeroplanes, 
agricultural and general purposes. 



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PAIGE-DETROIT MOTOR CAR t:OMHANY 

Birds-eye view of the Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company, the home of the Paige car, "The Most Beautiful Car in America," 

and also of the Paige Truck, "The Most Serviceable Truck in America" 



48% of Detroit's industrial life, j'et the auto- 
mobile is probably the most interesting manu- 
factured product ill the world today. 

It is estimated that Detroit and cities 
within a radius of 75 miles produce 85% of 



the automobiles manufactured in America, 
and Detroit, with 31 automobile manufac- 
turers, and automobile accessory plants 
numbering more than 200, occupies an im- 
portant place. 




TIMKEN-DETROIT AXLE COMPANY 

Four hundred and fifty factories, located in thirty-two different states, are producing motor vehicles, and the most successful 

and best-known manufacturers are users of the Timken-Detroit Asles. Four immense manufacturing plants, covering a 

total of 46 acres, are required to produce Timken-Detroit front and rear axles for passenger cars, and front and worm-drive 

rear axles for commercial vehicles, making it the largest industry of its kind in the world 



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LIBERTY MOTOR CAR COMPANY 
Builders of the Liberty Six. This plant has a capacity of eighty cars daily, which is increased to one hundred and twenty 
by the output of the original factory, which is also still occupied by the Liberty Company. The quantity of cars produced in 
comparison with workmen engaged permits this organization to take rank as one of the most efficient factories in the world 



The low tax rate, excellent water system 
and high class fire and police protection, 
together with fine shipping facilities, are 
attractive features. The numerous water 
transportation lines reaching to all points 
on the Great Lakes have a beneficial effect 
on Detroit freight rates, as well as affording 
plenty of efficiency aside from that furnished 
by the railroad trunk lines. 

Detroit is also fast becoming the center 
of production of motor boats, the very fine 



waters hereabouts with numerous places to 
visit attracting the water crafts from all 
ports on the Great Lakes. Car owners are 
particularly requested to visit the parent 
plant of their favorite machine while in 
Detroit. 

Fast motor boats and hydroplanes manu- 
factured in Detroit and at the famous Smith 
Boat and Engine Works of Algonac, have 
broken the world's records in speed and 
accomplishment in the last few years. 




FORD MOTOR COMP.\NY 
This great plant turns out a complete motor car every twenty-nine seconds, and in conjunction with its branch 
factories, has a record of making 3,856 cars in one day of eight hours. Between 40,000 and 50,000 people are 

regularly employed in this plant 



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LINCOLN MOTOR COMPANY, HOME OF THE FAMOUS AEROPLANE LIBERTY MOTOR 
Organized August, I9I7. Obtained first Liberty Motor contract from the Government. Building $8,500,000.00 Plant, with 
700,000 square feet floor space. Within twelve months employed 6,000 people. Produced largest number of Liberty Motors 

of any concern in America 



Detroit as a Trading Center 

As a trading center, Detroit has some 
advantages over some of the eastern cities. 
Rents and taxes are much less. Crating, 
carting and terminal charges are light com- 
pared with those of many eastern cities. 
There is also a great saving in freight rate. 

A movement is now under way to make 
Detroit a port with the object of exporting 



and importing cargoes of commodities to 
and from European ports. This may become 
possible through the Welland Canal, as well 
as deepening the St. Lawrence River; placing 
Detroit in direct touch with the seaports of 
the world. 

Detroit is not only noted for the extent 
and variety of its products, but is equally 
noted for its superiority in certa'n specialties. 




FOUR OF THE FIVE PLANTS OPERATED BY THE CADILLAC MOIOR CAR COMPANY 
Capital employed, more than $10,000,000.00 Number of employes more than 7,000 

" Number of mechnical operations on current model car accurate 



EstabUshed 1902 

Area of plant more than 35 acres 



to 1-1000 part of an inch — more than 1,000 



Beautifvl and Di/namic Detroit 



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DODGE BROTHERS MOTOR CAR COMPANY 
The Dodge Brothers began manufacturing motor cars in December. 1914. with a plant that occupied twenty acres. 

seventy-two acres today. Production exceeds 500 cars a day 



In addition to the manufacture of stoves, 
furniture, etc., it has excelled in other lines. 

The pharmaceutical manufacture and the 
wholesale drug trade in Detroit, both go back 
in their roots to two drug stores established 



by leading physicians previous to 1850; but 
the manufacture on an extensive scale com- 
menced with a company incorporated in 
1867. The same company, with some changes 
of name, now has the largest and most com- 
plete pharmaceutical establishment in the 




THE KING MOTOR CAR COMPANY 

The King Motor Car Company was one of the two pioneer companies that first introduced the eight-cylinder car in this country 

Today the King "8" is recognized as one of the most dependable of multi-cylinder cars 



Beautiful and Dynamic Detroit 




GENERAL OFFICES OF GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY 



General Motors 

In addition to the magni- 
ficent General Motors office 
)uilding which is being con- 
structed in Detroit at a cost 
of $5,000,000.00, the General 
Motors Company is expending 
in the neighborhood of 
$13,000,000.00 for huge 
plant expansion. The 
office builchng covers an 
area of 482 x 386 feet. 
It will be fifteen stories 
high and will have a 
floor area of about 
875,000 square feet. 



country, and, with the aid of other concerns 
of lesser magnitude, puts Detroit far ahead 
of any other city in the United States in 
that line. Besides medicinal remedies and 
applications, the city makes half the cap- 
sules put up in the country, and it stands 



third in another important druggists' supply, 
the manufacture of perfumery. 

The largest exclusively varnish manufactory 
in the country represents the growth of a 
business established in 1858 by a company 








THK DETROIT PLANT OF THE HUPP MOTOR CAR CORPORATION 
This plant covers twelve acres of ground, and occupies 575,000 feet of floor space. The plant at Windsor, Ontario, takes care o 
Canadian business. At Jackson, Michigan, this company also owns and operates what was formerly the American Gear & 

Manufacturing Company 



Beaidifnl and Djjnatnic Detroit 



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MAXWELL MOTOR COMPANY 
O le of the eight great Maxwell factories, representing an investment |of $45,000,000. 

space and employ twelve thousand men 



They contain fifty-seven acres of floor 



which has retained the same name ever since. 
While this is the largest single concern, the 
total manufacture of varnish in the city is 
about the same as in Philadelphia. No other 
city in the country even approaches the same 
output. In the kindred manufacture of paints 



and oils Detroit is among the leading cities 
in the country, though not the first. This 
industry goes back in its beginnings over 
forty years. In its prosecution two of the 
largest paint plants in the country have 
grown up. 




TIIK MORGAN & WRIGHT FACTORY 
Of the United States Tire Company, "One of Michigan's Greatest Manufacturing Plants.' 
"Nobby" Tread, "Usco" Tread, "Chain" Tread 



ndividualized Tires, "Royal Cord,' 
•Plain" Tread 



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BURROUGHS ADDING MACHINE COMPANY. GENERAL OFFICES AND FACTORY 
In this plant a machine is built every 90 seconds, that the business world may be relieved of unnecessary mental calculation, 
costly anditime-wasting error, and the burden of pen-and-ink bookkeeping. These machines are made to fit every accounting 
need. The factory that produces them is the largest of its kind in the world, occupying two city blocks and eighteen acres of 
floor space. Visitors, who come by the thousands each year, are always welcome. Take a Woodward car north to Burroughs 

Avenue; walk two blocks west 



A more recent branch of manufacture 
came about through a peculiar train of cir- 



cumstances. A phite glass manufacturer 
near Pittsburgh thought the importers and 




PLANT OF THE SOLVAY PROCESS AND SEMET-SOLVAY COMPANIES 
The Solvay Process Company, manufacturers of soda products of various kinds, is one of the largest and most important in- 
dustries of this city. The Semet-Solvay Company operates 180 by-product coke ovens, which produce approximately 800.000 
tons of coke per year, and a surplus of 10,000,000 cubic feet of gas per day. The development of this coke industry has caused 
an increase in the iron furnace business in Detroit. The Semet-Solvay Company produces large quantities of by-products. 
Located on the Detroit River, in western part of the city. All Detroit is proud of this industry 



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WOOD HYDRAULIC HOIST AND BODY CO. 

Manufacturers of automobile truck bodies and the famous Wood Hydraulic Hoist, which is used by the leadln}^ truck manu- 
facturers and extensively by the Government. The emergency military roads of France were built with the use of the Wood 

Hydraulic Hoist 



the only manufacturers of soda ash in the 
country were charging him too much for that 
article. The discovery in this county of the 
purest salt in the country, in juxtaposition 



with limestone and an al)undant supply of 
pure water, induced him to come here and 
experiment with soda ash on his own account. 
After some failures, success followed his 




STEEL YARDS AND PLANT OF LEWIS-HALL IRON WORKS 
Fabricators and Manufacturers of Structural Steel and Hall Motor Trucks 



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BERRY BROTHERS PLANT 
Among the greatest producers of Varnishes in the Country is the house of Berry Brothers, located at Detroit. Their establish- 
ment consists of factories at Detroit, San Francisco and Walkerville. Ont., and branch offices in all principal cities of the world. 
The combined storage capacity of their three factories is one and a half million gallons of varnish, and the market for their 

product is the whole world 



efforts, and two immense plants were the 
result. Then the eastern manufacturers, 
finding that the newcomer was getting their 
western market, started another large plant 
still nearer the city. The present product of 
soda ash, caustic soda and some other alka- 
line products, with Portland cement manu- 
factured from the refuse, places this industry 
third in the value of output of the specialized 
products in Detroit and vicinity. 



Shipbuilding 

Detroit efficiency in shipbuilding during 
the war attained almost as great renown as 
its production of automobiles. The Detroit 
Shipbuilding Company and the Great Lakes 
Engineering Works have won for Detroit the 
distinction of being a great shipbuilding city 
where vessels are made for ocean travel, as 
well as inland waters. 




\mi:rk;an bom compaw 

The largest and most modern equipped plant in the Middle West. Builders of the famous '"American Beauty" Yachts. This 
plant has constructed many boats now in use by the Government. Visiting Y'achtsmen are invited to tie up at their docks 



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THE MULKEY SALT COMPANY 
This plant covers II '; acres of ground— capacity 2,500 bbls. per day 



Visiting and Touring Canada 

Since the war, there have been practically 
no restrictions on visiting Canada. It is only 
necessary to procure a ticket for the ferry 
boat which leaves the foot of Woodward 
Avenue every few minutes and arrives at 
Windsor, where the immigration officer 
usually asks the visitor a question about the 
period of time he expects to remain in Canada 
and the customs officers inspect any baggage 
that one may have. 



Automobile Touring 

Automobilists desiring to spend the day in 
Canada should have with them their State 
License Registration Card, which is turned 
over to the customs officer, allowing a twenty- 
four hour sojourn in Canada, and card is 
returned when tourist leaves Canada. For a 
tour covering a longer period, information 
may be obtained at this office. 







PALACE GARDENS, JEFFERSON AVE. ENTRANCE TO BELLE ISLE BRIDGE AMUSEMENT PARK 



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ONE of the most popular features of Detroit is the fact that it is surrounded by so many 
beautiful and interesting spots, places that can be reached by boat and trolleys, away in 
the morning and back in the evening. Some place new to go every day and all different, is the 
way it has been expressed a miUion times. 



River Riding is one of the summer pastimes at Detroit, the D. 
& W. Ferry Co. operating the finest fleet of excursion steamers on 
fresh water in the world; hours and hours, up and down the river, 
just enjoying life, at a cost that is not greater than riding in a street 
car in your own city. 

Belle Isle is known the world over for its beauty. Steamer 
every 20 minutes from the foot of Woodward Avenue, 15 cents for 
round trip or ride on steamer all day for 15 cents; also Jefferson 
Avenue ear line to Boulevard and thence automobile bus line 
operated by the City of Detroit; automobile fare 5 cents. 

Put-in-Bay, historic and beautiful island located in Lake Erie; 
fine bass fishing, bathing beach, boating, etc. Reached by steamer 
Frank E. Kirby and steamer Put-in-Bay, 120 miles;round trip Sl.lO. 

The Fl-\ts. called the "\'enice of America," about 30 miles from 
Detroit and the finest water ride in the world; paradise for fisher- 
men; reached thrice daily by White Star Line boats; fine motor 
boat trip. Round trip rates 90 cents. 

SuG.\R IsL.\XD, at mouth of Detroit River, overlooking Lake Erie; 
reached by White Star Line steamers from Detroit and Toledo. 
Fine picnic park, bathing and numerous summer attractions. 
55 cents round trip. 

BoB-Lo, popular and attractive island in Detroit River, reached 
by D. & W. steamers. Athletic field, bathing, boating, dancing 
and modern cafe; no liquors. 40 cents round trip. 

Tashmoo Park, a beautiful summer spot at the Flats, reached 
only by White Star Line steamers; athletic field, picnic grounds, 
boating and fishing. 90 cents round trip. 

MotJNT Clemens, year round health and pleasure resort, just 
twenty miles from Detroit and near Lake St. Clair; reached by two 
trolley lines of D. U. R. and Grand Trunk railroad. Good auto 
roads. 

Ann Arbor, the home of the University of Michigan, forty miles 
from Detroit; reached by interurban cars and Michigan Central. 
Good^^auto'roads^outjMichiganjA venue. 

Gratiot Inn, take trolley from Port Huron. Golfing, fishing, 
canoeing, tennis, dancing, boating, and a good hotel. Write 
Bureau for information. 

Toledo, Ohio, reached by White Star Steamship Line, two boats 
daily. SI. 50 round trip, also interurban line. 

Marine City, located St. Clair Flats, reached by White Star 
Line. ¥1.30 round trip. 

St. Clair, reached by White Star Steamship Line. SI. 40 round 
trip. Attractive resort city. Also interurban line. 

Cedar Point, on Lake Erie, noted for its bathing and numerous 
attractions. Steamers Kirby and Put-in-Bay from Detroit. SI. 35 
round trip. 

Port Huron, overlooking Lake Huron, five hours from Detroit. 
White Star Line and D. & C. steamers; Grand Trunk and D. U. R. 
interurban. SI. 50 round trip, steamer. 

Walpi^le Isl\nu, Indian Reservation. Steamer leaves foot of 
Brush Street daily. 

Wallaceburg, Ont. A delightful trip through the Flats and up 
the Snye Carte River to Wallaceburg, Ont. 

Grosse Pointe, the fine summer residence district of Detroit, 
should not be missed. Reached by Jefferson-Grosse Pointe car 
and elegant auto driveway. 



Chartered Steamers. Parties desiring steamers for day or 
evening should write the secretary of this bureau. 

Delightfui> Water Trips to Mackinac Island, Buffalo, Cleve- 
land, Niagara Falls, may be taken at small expense via D. & C. 
steamers. 

Temple Theatre, is right in Detroit ; open year round every 
afternoon and evening. Very high class attractions that will please 
the general public. 

Lakeside Inn, is near ^^t. Clemens, looking over Lake St. Clair, 
and can be reached by trolley; automobile ride being fine and auto 
boat route the best out of Detroit. Golf links and other amuse- 
ments. 

Detroit Art Museum, Jefferson Avenue, open every day in 
year to public; fine pictures, sculptor work, art collections of various 
kinds, including some of the finest foreign productions on this 
continent. Value many millions of dollars. FREE. 

Kingsville, an Ontario resort place of note, is on Lake Erie and 
can be reached by the W. E. & L. S. electric line from Windsor, 
giving strangers a beautiful ride through Canada. 

Gladwin Park, or Water Works Park, fronts Jefferson 
Avenue, four miles east of Woodward Avenue. 

Grand Boulev.\rd, nearly twelve miles long, encircling central 
portion of city, and crossed by all the principal avenues. Excellent 
automobile trips around the city. 

Stag Isl.\nd. this side of Port Huron, in St. Clair River. 

Chatham, Ontario, superb boat ride from Detroit up the beauti- 
ful and picturesque Thames River. 

Palmer Park, is one of the finest show places of Detroit. Reached 
by Woodward Avenue cars marked Log Cabin. 

Algonac. Attractive summer village, located just above St 
Clair Flats, reached by the White Star Line Steamers. 75c round 
trip, or by Interurban cars, fare. 

Port Lambton (Ont.) Same as Algonac. SI. 30 round trip. 

Sarnia (Ont.). Attractive Canadian City opposite Port Huron. 
Reached by White Star Line Steamers. Round trip fare, $1.50. 

Stab Island, reached by White Star Line Steamers. 

Gratiot Beach. Attractive Summer Beach on Lake Huron; 
take street cars from Port Huron, sec Port Huron; excellent bathing 
beach, attractive hotel; rates on application. 

Amherstberg, a quaint old Canadian town near mouth of 
Detroit River, overlooking Lake Erie; reached by D. B. I. & W. 
boats and electric cars from Windsor; also good automobile roads. 

PoN'TiAC, and the Oakland County Lake region. Dozens of good 
hotels and hundreds of cottages near the shores of fine lakes. One 
hour from Detroit by two trolley lines, fine auto roads. 

Monroe Piers, an Ideal Summer Place midway between Detroit 
and Toledo and overlooking Lake Erie; fishing, bathing, boating, 
etc. Reached by electric line or motor boats. 

Gauklers Point, just east of Grosse Pointe on shore Lake St. 
Clair, take Interurban shore line car, fine auto shore line drive. 

Cass L.\ke, adjacent to Pontiac. beautiful ride among the hills 
and lakes, take Orchard, or Pontiac, Interurban cars half hourly, 
fare, 25 cents. 

Elizabeth Lake, adjacent to Pontiac. Fishing and boating. 
Interurban car half hourly. 



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Grosse Isle, opposite Wyandotte, an island of beautiful homes 
in lower Detroit river, nine miles long, overlooking the famous 
Livingston Channel. Reached by interurban car or by automobile 
by bridge from Trenton. 

Windsor (Canada). Just across the river from Detroit. Strange 
as it may seem, just here Canada is south of the United States. 
10 cents round trip. 

Sandwich (Ont.) lies west of Windsor, really a suburb of Detroit 
but owing allegiance to King George, Reached by street car from 
Windsor, fare five cents. 

Walkerville (Ont.) lies east of Windsor, reached by street car 
from Windsor or ferry from Joseph Campau Ave. The home of the 
famous distillery of Hiram Walker and Sons, the largest in the 
world. 10 cents round trip. 

Detroit News Building, corner Lafayette and Second Street. 
The finest and most complete newspaper building in the world. 
Very interesting. Visitors welcome. 

Dearborn, the home of the famous Fordson tractor. 10 miles 
from Detroit; same route as Ann Arbor. 

Bloomfield Hills, attractive hilly, small lake region, where 
many prominent Detroiters reside. Drive north on Woodward 
Avenue, drive through Royal Oak and Birmingham, or take 
Interurban car marked Pontiac. 

State Fair Grounds. The State Fair Grounds, where the 
annual state fair is hcUl in the fall, just beyond Palmer Park, take 
a Woodward car, or drive out North Woodward. 

Boating, Canoeing and Sailing. All of these sports may be 
indulged in at Belle Isle Park. 

Base Ball. During the base ball season, the American League 
games arc played at Navin Field. Take a Michigan Avenue car. 
Eight ball diamonds on Belle Isle. 

Ch.\th.\m, Canada, across Lake St. Clair, close to south shore 
and up the winding Thames River to Chatham — a city of 15,000 
people. Steamer leaves foot of Brush Street daily. 

C. Leidich, International Travel Bureau. Information and 
Steamship Tickets to all points on Great Lakes and Rail Tours. 
69 West Fort Street. 



Cruise Suggestions 

Buffalo. The advantages of visiting Detroit are so numerous 
that they seem endless, and many trans- American travelers stop 
off at Detroit and take one of those palatial steamers leaving every 
afternoon for Buffalo. In addition to obtaining a view of Detroit 
River scenery an evening spent on Lake Erie in midsummer is 
ideal. $4.50. 

Cleveland. Steamers leave Detroit for a trip across the Lake to 
Cleveland every night during the season. The same type of 
steamers that sail between Detroit and Buffalo. $3.00 one way, 
$5.00 round trip. 

Duluth. Six-dav trips up the Great Lakes touching at the Soo, 
Port Arthur and Duluth. provided by the Northern Navigation 
Company. Including meals and berth, $59.70. 

Visitors Club — Recreation Building 

88 regulation tournament bowling alleys, 103 biUard tables, 3 
styles. Restaurants, barber shop, cigar stores, soda fountains, 
billiard and bowling threatres, rest rooms and lavatories for men and 
women, shower baths, locker rooms, public lounge, check rooms, etc. 
No dues — visitors welcome. 

Sightseeing Cars 

The A. C. Dietsche Company supply large sightseeing cars, 
taking in the principal points of interest in Detroit at a very small 
cost. 

Autos and Taxicabs for Touring 

The Detroit Taxicab and Transfer Coni|)any, and the Yellow 
Bonnet Taxi Company. 

Steamship Lines Radiate 

All rail and steamship lines to the resort points in Michigan and 
Canada maintain service from Detroit. Thi.' means that the visitor 
may come to Detroit with no definite plans and make a choice of a 
great variety of delightful tours on the Great Lakes. 



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STEAMERS OF THE DETROIT, BELLE ISLE AND WINDSOR FERRY CO. 
On the Belle Isle Route visitors may ride all day on one of these palatial steamers for fifteen cents 



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WHITE STAR LINE STEAMERS 

No place in the world offers greater opportunities for delightful water trips than are provided from Detroit by the White Star 

Line River Steamers. The fleet of beautiful steamers— The Tashmoo, The Greyhound, The City of Toledo, The Owana and 

The Wauketa, furnish unsurpassed service for trips either up or down the river 




PUT-IN-BAY LINE STEAMERS 

One of the most historical points on the Great Lakes is Put-in-Bay. The beautiful '*Put-in-Bay" cf the Ashley & Dustin Line 
affords excellent accommodations for visitors who desire to make this trip from Detroit. One of the most famous resorts on 
the Great Lakes ^Cedar Point — is also reached by this line, as well as Sandusky, Ohio. 

The steamer "Put-in-Bay" has a capacity of four thousand, and the steamer "Frank E. Kirby" also plies between Detroit and 

Sandusky on this line 



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STEAMER "CITY OF DETROIT III" OF THE D. & C. NAVIGATION CO. 
One of the largest and finest side-wheel steamers in the world, operating daily service between Detroit and Buffalo in conjunc- 
tion with steamer "City of Cleveland III." Distinctive features of this steamer— all staterooms supplied with hot and cold 
running water— telephones— parlors with private verandas — imported orchestrion— dining room on main deck — fountain with 

running water — pipe organ — wireless telegraphy 




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STEAMER "HAMONIC" OF THE NORIIILRN NWK.AllON KX). 
"Fresh Water Sea Voyages" is the name given these six-day cruises to the North Country on the big lake fleet, comprising the 
**Noronic," "Huronic" and "Hamonic." Leaving Detroit for Sarnia, the "Soo," Fort William. Port Arthur and Dulutb. they 

include side trips to Kakabeka Falls at Port Arthur 




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